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Ex- Federal Bureau of Investigation director James the former director has denied the charges to providing misleading information to lawmakers and impeding a congressional proceeding.

His attorney submitted the answer on his behalf in a federal court in the Virginia city of Alexandria on Wednesday.

The defense lawyer declared he would attempt to have the proceedings terminated for several factors including that his the accused, a critic of former President Trump, was being singled out.

James Comey was formally accused soon after Trump pressured his top legal official to take action against him.

Court Developments

During the hearing on mid-week, his attorney Mr Fitzgerald told the magistrate they planned to present multiple petitions to dismiss the proceedings before a court case, claiming the legal action was spiteful and that a US attorney was wrongfully assigned to handle the legal matter.

Mr Comey's proceedings was initially managed by the original attorney, who resigned under scrutiny from the former president after his probe into a different opponent - the New York official - was unable to file indictments.

Courtroom Atmosphere

The former director came across in good spirits as he walked into the legal venue on Wednesday, speaking with his legal team and sharing humor. He was supported by his wife, his wife and child his daughter, a federal prosecutor who the former government dismissed.

After listening to the court recite his constitutional guarantees and the dual charges against him in legal proceedings on Wednesday, Mr Comey was inquired if he grasped the allegations.

"Yes your honour. Thank you very much," he stated to the court.

Background Context

James Comey was the chief of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 2013 to 2017 and was terminated about four months into Donald Trump's first administration as national leader. At the period, the director was directing an examination into foreign election meddling and whether there were any relationships between Russia and the election effort.

While in office, James Comey triggered a negative reaction from liberal politicians when he stated just days before the 2016 presidential election that he was probing Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton's use of a non-governmental email account. Charges against Hillary Clinton were not filed, causing negative feedback from the Republican party as well.

Present Charges

Government attorneys allege Mr Comey lied to US lawmakers during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in 2020 when he was being examined about both the previous examination as well as the Russia election probe. They allege he provided false information to the legislative body by saying he had not authorized someone at the FBI to release to media organizations information about the government examinations.

Legal representatives also accuse Mr Comey of "wrongfully trying to affect, hinder and delay" the legislative group by providing untrue information to it.

Public Statements

Via social media Mr Comey published to his social media after he was charged, he stated he was not guilty and alleged the former president of conducting himself like a "autocrat".

"Our household have understood for years that there are consequences to challenging Donald Trump," he commented. "We refuse to live on our kneeling."

"I have done nothing wrong," he stated further. "So let's have a legal proceeding."

The charges against Mr Comey emerged after the former president posted on online platforms calling for his attorney general, Ms Bondi, take legal action against the former director and others.